Bayonet Origins, Effects, and Exploits
This posting, partially from notes I took during the Thunder Ranch Old Rifle course, was originally titled simply “Bayonets.” Bayonets are a subjcet that can fill volumes, and the article grew accordingly. I broke it up into smaller examinations of the subject. This remnant of the original article briefly addresses the development of bayonets, the reasons for (and sad demise of) bayonet training, and attempts to use the pistol as a substitute close quarters tool.